Saturday, June 20, 2009
Property Search
Probably one of the most exciting yet apprehensive events of the trip was the property search. We have found a beautiful five-acre plot that overlooks Nairobi (see picture above). We currently are in negotiations for its purchase. Another bonus that the Lord has provided is an architect here in Atlanta who has offered to work up a land use plan, design the whole school compound and assist in its phased execution. The school compound will serve also as a source of income for the school as it will double as a guest house/conference & events center during the times the school is not in session. The team was also able to inspect several models of self-sustainability and assess their adaptability for the school once the property is secured. We also saw our new hydraform block making machine in action. This form of building will save us significantly in construction costs.